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A man has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison for making explosives in his garage. 52-year-old Martin Counsell from Cheltenham was found guilty today of making unlawful explosive substances by Gloucester Crown Court.

Martin Counsel told police he only intended to scare off burglars Credit: ITV West

A man will appear in court later charged with making explosive substances for an unlawful purpose. 52 year old Martin Counsel from Brooklyn Road in Cheltenham was arrested after explosive material was found in a garage in Up Hatherley.

Martin Counsell, 52, from Cheltenham has been charged with making explosive substances for an unlawful purpose. He is due before Cheltenham magistrates tomorrow (Friday). A 31 year old man arrested at the same time has been released without charge.

600 people were forced to leave their homes after the discovery of explosives in Buttermere Close Credit: ITV Westcountry

People in Cheltenham who were forced to leave their homes after police uncovered a suspected terror plot, say they are still living in fear. Two people are still being questioned after explosives were found in a garage in Up Hatherley last Friday.

Last night a meeting was held to reassure residents. But, as our Gloucestershire correspondent, Ken Goodwin discovered, for some it posed more questions than answers.